Bear, Delaware vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 7.4% cheaper than Bear, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $84,275 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bear, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bear, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Bear, Delaware
Bear, DE vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Bear, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher